# Deceptive Overlapping Photographs Dean West Created What Looks Like a Single Image from 19 Photos By Joey Haar | Published 2016-07-11 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/overlapping-photographs References: [wired](http://www.wired.com/2016/07/shot-la-scenesters-actually-19-different-photos/) & [deanwest](http://www.deanwest.com/home) 'Beverly Hills Gallery, February 25, 2016' by Dean West may look like a single image, but it's actually a composite of 19 overlapping photographs. Ironically, the image, which depicts a snapshot of LA life as stereotypical gallery-goers wait in front of a whitewashed building, took West two weeks to shoot and edit to perfection. West's process for creating the image is staggering. First, he captured images of the background and digitally added windows and a palm tree in order to add depth. He then collaborated with an illustrator to brainstorm the types of people one might expect at a [gallery opening](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition). After that, he gathered his models and [photographed them in his studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio) against a white background. Finally, West composed the overlapping photographs with Photoshop. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Composite Photography:** Exploring the technique of blending multiple photographs to create a single, visually striking image. - **Digital Image Manipulation:** Utilizing digital tools to enhance and modify photographs, pushing creative boundaries through editing techniques. - **Collaborative Artwork:** Bringing together different artists and their skills to create unique and captivating pieces of art. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Opportunities for photographers to experiment with composite techniques and digital editing, opening up new avenues for creative expression. - **Graphic Design:** Demand for skilled graphic designers who can manipulate and blend images to create visually stunning compositions. - **Art Galleries:** Gallery spaces can showcase composite photography as a new form of innovative art, attracting a wider audience and sparking curiosity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Optical Illusion Replica Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liberty-science-center.md) - [Multi-Lens Capture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-walker-multi-cam.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Pixelated Photographed Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southern-trees.md) - [AI-Generated Selfies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreambooth.md) - [Interactive Colorful Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-hockney-bigger-closer.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md)